Part-Time Kindergarten Paraeducator

To apply for this paraeducator position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or
Have earned 72 quarter credits (48 semester credits) at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university,
Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council,
Shift time: 10:00 - 1:30

Job Info: Hourly rates are for 2025‑26; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription (SEBB)

Long‑Term Disability Insurance

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Life Insurance

Retirement

Sick, personal, and bereavement leave

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (VEBA)

Employee Assistance Program

Medical flexible spending arrangement; Limited purpose flexible spending arrangement; Under supervision, perform a variety of instructional activities; perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; Preferred Education and Experience
A combination of training and experience qualifies a candidate for knowledge and skill requirements. Experience: One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi‑age groups of children.

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by training or coursework in child growth and development, instructional technology, or a closely related field.

Hold an AA or higher degree from a college or university.

Have completed at least two years of college with 72 college credits accrued.

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program.

Completion of all state‑required paraeducator certifications.

Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance.

I‑9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date - District provided).

Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date - District provided).

Basic concepts of child growth, development, and developmental behavior characteristics pertaining to students in grades pre‑school through age 21, including students with special learning needs and English language needs.

Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.

Communicate effectively in oral and written form in English.

Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office‑related machines and equipment.

Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.

Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises.

Prepare and assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with individual or small groups of students.

Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information.

Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional media machines and equipment.

Adhere to federal and state laws and district regulations, policies, procedures and practices.

Mandatory reporter for incidents of child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, boundary invasions, fights, substance abuse, etc.

Use of a personal computer for extended periods of time.

Use of a telephone and other office equipment.

near/far visual acuity; manual dexterity to operate business‑related equipment; handle and work with various materials and objects.

manual dexterity to operate office machines; Sit for extended periods of time, run, walk, stand, and attend off‑site trainings and workshops as needed.

Work is conducted in a shared, open classroom environment with consideration of equipment noise, confidentiality, and voice volume.

Job may involve outdoor periods subject to uneven or slippery surfaces.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

English as a Second Language

Provide services as described in Position Responsibilities to students whose native language is not English.

Administer and score tests to determine student language proficiency levels.

Preferred written and oral proficiency in Spanish.

Provide support to agricultural science, family and consumer science, marketing, American sign language, technology education, business education and sports medicine programs.

Responsible for making transportation arrangements and driving individual and small groups of students to internship sites, field trips, and lab supply pickups.

Ability to drive a van and large pickup over mountain passes and in heavy city and freeway traffic.

Ability to flex schedule as needed for pickup and delivery of classroom supplies, projects, and lab supervision.

Ability to facilitate, under direction, the setup and implementation of lab projects to facilitate student learning.

Bilingual Paraeducator

Communicate orally with students, parents, and visitors in Spanish regarding typical interactions or situations occurring during the school day.

Respond to Spanish‑speaking students and parents via phone or in person as needed.

Training or knowledge of cultural differences preferred.

Demonstrated bi‑literate competencies in oral and written English and Spanish.

Must successfully accomplish position responsibilities in English and Spanish.

Assist school psychologist in the administration of academic achievement tests.

Part‑Time

25.94 to $30.52 Per Hour

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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